Make plans to attend our next Success in 90 “Employee Engagement: Is it Really That Important?” by Paul Boyles, Paul Boyles Executive Coaching on August 2 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership.

Participants will gain practical tools to increase employee engagement and foster improved employee relations. 

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Understanding the predictably irrational reasons people do or do not buy from you.

On August 9 from 8:30-10 a.m., join Jeremy LaDuke and Tonia Latham from Epic Nine Marketing as they share the emotions, biases, and social influences that affect consumer choices. You’ll take away tips for deeper customer connections, persuasive messaging, and increased sales and loyalty.

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Do you want to know what is going on in the City of Alcoa? Make plans to attend a briefing on August 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership to hear from Alcoa City Manager Mark Johnson. He will discuss priorities, budget challenges and vision for the future for our community. The briefings provide an excellent opportunity to strengthen and build new partnerships between members of the business community and local government officials. 

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Taste of Blount is returning to downtown Maryville on September 14 from 6-8 p.m. Tickets go on sale the first week of August. In the meantime, if you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring or becoming a food vendor, click the appropriate link below.

• Vendor Registration
• Sponsor Contract

We are excited to announce that this year's Long Table Community Dinner is set for October 26. Through this event we are able to support our young professional's organization, promote the connectivity of downtown, highlight our local talent.  

Last year's event sold out quickly and reached almost 10,000 people on social media. Sponsoring is the best way to ensure your company is represented at the dinner. Contact Jessica Hahn for more information.

Sponsorship Form  

If YOUR business has not yet taken advantage of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), which could qualify YOUR business for up to $26,000 per employee, plan to attend this FREE event on August 1 at 10 a.m. at the Blount Partnership.

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The Blount County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2024 Blount County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors until September 8. Submit your nomination here.

New workshops are set for August. Take advantage of training opportunities with the SBDC at little or no cost.

View a full list of upcoming on-site workshops and trainings with the SBDC or request a free advising session.